Huayu 16: I Became the Dream-Fulfilling Master for Young Actresses

Chen Xingzhou's eyes lit up, he nodded, and subconsciously reached out to rub her head.

"You deserve it all."

Bai Mengyan simply smiled as she looked at the two of them, her expression unchanged.

Feeling the large hand on his head, Zhou Ye's face flushed even more. Fortunately, Chen Xingzhou only gently rubbed it before immediately withdrawing his hand.

She breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Bai Mengyan:

"Sister Lu, I am also very grateful to you. You have always encouraged and comforted me, which helped me adapt to the atmosphere on set very quickly."

"I'd like to raise a glass to you all!"

After finishing his drink, Zhou Ye swayed and leaned back on the sofa.

Bai Mengyan chuckled, then added with a hint of worry, "This girl, why did she drink so much? She's such a worry."

Chen Xingzhou smiled and said, "It's all thanks to you. You've taken good care of her these past few days."

"It's okay, I really like Xiaoye."

As she spoke, Bai Mengyan stepped forward to help Zhou Ye up and pulled her toward the ride-hailing car.

After Bai Mengyan took Zhou Ye back, Chen Xingzhou led her to the room.

As soon as she stepped inside, Bai Mengyan spoke.

"Xingzhou...are you out of money?"

Chen Xingzhou turned his head and said, "It's nothing, I borrowed some from Lao Bai."

"I still have... but there's only 100,000 in my card, please don't mind... the password is your birthday."

She pursed her lips, took out her bank card from her bag, handed it to Chen Xingzhou, and looked up, staring intently into his eyes.

"Xingzhou, I don't want a fee. You have the ability; being short of money is only temporary."

"I also know you want to start your own studio. I don't want the signing bonus. I want to become your artist, and you have to support me."

Chen Xingzhou looked down at her resolute expression, a smile gradually spreading across his face. He then lowered his head and kissed her lips.

"it is good."

Bai Mengyan did feel sorry for him, but she wasn't really love-struck.

At least in her past life, she didn't cry and beg to be with him; instead, she focused on her career.

She would only sneak a peek at him from time to time when she had some free time.

He had been thinking about how to talk to Bai Mengyan about these things, but she brought it up herself.

……

"Xingzhou... Are celebrities not allowed to date?"

"Yes."

"Then, then what about us...? And why did you want to break up with me before?"

"I'm afraid of holding you back."

"Hmph... Well, now that I've held you back, I'm breaking up with you too."

"Are you sure?" Chen Xingzhou raised an eyebrow.

He didn't care about that, and their current status was practically meaningless anyway.

"I... but even if we don't break up, I will never admit to being your girlfriend in front of anyone."

"No, no, Mom and Dad need to know, and... and Grandpa and Grandma need to know too, hehe..."

Chen Xingzhou looked down at her smiling face, his eyes flickered slightly, and he hugged her even tighter.

……

Early January, Huairou, Kyoto.

Chen Xingzhou stood downstairs and glanced back at the tall, gray building.

It has only been a week since the filming of "A Love So Beautiful" wrapped up, and post-production work is still in full swing. He also needs to settle things at his studio first.

Without a studio, we can't sign contracts for later stages.

More importantly, Bai Mengyan and Zhou Ye's management contracts cannot be delayed any longer.

He glanced at the business license in his hand; the paper still held the warmth of the printer.

[Company Name: Kyoto Ichiyo no Chishu Film and Television Culture Studio]

Business Scope: Film and television planning, production, and distribution; artist management.

As for why he didn't directly establish a company, one reason is that he currently lacks sufficient funds.

Another factor is the profits generated after the broadcast of "A Love So Beautiful." If it's a company, the taxes paid are higher than those paid by a studio.

He put away the business license, picked up his phone, and sent Bai Mengyan a message: "It's done. See you here this afternoon, [location]."

In the afternoon, in a simple studio near Huairou.

The walls weren't decorated yet; there were only a few sofas, chairs, and a desk.

Bai Mengyan sat on the sofa, flipping through the contract page by page with a focused expression.

Chen Xingzhou looked at her quietly without saying a word.

His contract didn't take any emotional factors into account; if anything, the penalty for breach of contract was a bit low.

As for the time limit and profit sharing, ten years is actually a bit long for Bai Mengyan.

Chen Xingzhou was still a fledgling company. Although he had given Bai Mengyan a leading role in a drama, everything that followed was still uncertain.

At least that's how it is from Bai Mengyan's perspective.

However, he believed she would not hesitate.

Bai Mengyan turned to the page about the years and profit sharing.

[Duration: Ten years.]

[Divided into: 7:3 (3 artists)]

Penalty for breach of contract: 200 million.

Without hesitation, she picked up the pen and signed her name.

【Egret】.

After finishing her writing, she breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Chen Xingzhou.

"My dear boss, we're now tied together..."

Chen Xingzhou stood up with a smile, pressed her down onto the sofa, and stared into her eyes.

"Well... as my first artist, shouldn't the boss give you a good reward?"

Bai Mengyan's face flushed red as she leaned against his chest.

"I don't want it here... I want to go home, okay?"

"Then we'll have to collect some interest first," Chen Xingzhou said, lowering his head to bite her small lips.

"Hmm~..."

Just as the two were passionately kissing, a creaking sound came from the doorway.

"Senior...Senior Sister Lu...You...you..."

Upon hearing the sound, Bai Mengyan pushed Chen Xingzhou hard, her face flushed.

She was so happy that she forgot to message Zhou Ye before she came, asking him to come to the studio.

Chen Xingzhou raised his head, touched his nose, and looked at Zhou Ye at the door.

"Xiao Ye, what brings you here?"

Zhou Ye stood frozen at the door, one hand still on the doorknob, the other holding three cups of milk tea.

"I...I...I didn't see anything!"

Her eyes darted around nervously, then she quickly turned around, nearly hitting her head on the doorframe.

"S-Senior... Sister Lu, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to, I didn't knock..."

"Come back." Chen Xingzhou stood up and straightened his collar.

Zhou Ye slowly turned around, his ears turning red.

As she watched Chen Xingzhou slowly approach, she subconsciously held the milk tea bag in front of her face to cover her flushed cheeks.

"What did you buy?" Chen Xingzhou took the bag from her hand and looked down at her.

"Milk tea... I didn't know what you liked to drink, so I bought a taro one."

She lowered her head, secretly glancing at him in front of her, then at Bai Mengyan behind her.

Her eyes held panic, embarrassment, and a hint of... bitterness?

Chen Xingzhou then turned to look at Bai Mengyan.

She looked embarrassed and quickly straightened up, feeling both ashamed and anxious.

She glared at him first, then, feigning composure, walked up to Zhou Ye and whispered reassurance:

"It's alright, it ... my fault."

She reached out and ruffled Zhou Ye's hair, then pulled him to sit down on the sofa.

Zhou Ye placed the milk tea on the table, neatly rested his hands on his lap, and looked down at the table.

"Xiao Ye, Xing Zhou was just talking to me about signing a contract. You should consider it too."